Credit Management: What’s Your Credit Worth?
Yvonne Gittens, plus representatives from Citibank
Thu Jan 18, 01:45-03:00pm, 10-105, Lunch included
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 11-Jan-2007
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
What's the purpose of credit bureaus? What's in a credit report? And where does the information come from? This seminar will provide answers to these questions as well as more information about how to access and understand your credit report and score, common myths about credit reporting, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Come to the preceding session at noon ("Women and Co.: The Financial Facts Every Woman Should Know") and get free lunch.
Contact: Yvonne Gittens, 11-120, x8-5610, gittens@mit.edu
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Financial Aid 101
Daniel T. Barkowitz
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Did you know that over $142 billion was given out in Financial Aid from all sources in the U.S. in 2004-2005? Want to learn more about the Financial Aid process? Student Financial Services will be offering a series of three one-hour sessions. Best suited for parents and students in grades 11 and up; current MIT students are welcome. Participants are welcome at individual sessions but some content in the later sessions will assume familiarity with the material presented in earlier sessions.
Contact: Daniel T. Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@mit.edu
Introduction to Financial Aid
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will discuss what Financial Aid is. The sources for Financial Aid. The formulas used in determining your eligibility. And also when and how to apply.
Thu Jan 18, 12-01:00pm, 1-134
How Does the Federal Methodology Work?
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will explain how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and assist you with the financial aid calculation formula. Please bring a basic function calculator and a copy of your 2005 tax return.
Mon Jan 22, 12-01:00pm, 1-134
How is My Institutional Contribution Determined?
Daniel T. Barkowitz
We will explain how to fill out the CSS/Financial Aid Profile and will help you understand how your information is used in determining your financial aid award by examining the actual calculations. Please bring a basic function calculator and a copy of your 2005 tax return.
Mon Jan 29, 12-01:00pm, 1-134
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Greek Dancing
Mary Murray
Wed Jan 10, 10am-12:00pm, 36-153
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Learn several traditional and modern Greek dances including the Balos, the Pentozali, the Tsamikos and the Syrtaki (created in 1964 for the movie "Zorba the Greek" from the mixture of slow and fast versions of the Hasapiko). Also get a free piece of baklava. Wear comfortable shoes. Opa!
Contact: Mary Murray, 11-120, x3-3339, maryjo@mit.edu
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History and Mystery of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Dec-2006
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
In this IAP activity we will explore the history, origin, use and art of the Tarot. Students should purchase the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck or similar learning deck for use in class. Students welcome at any session but encouraged to attend all.
Contact: Daniel Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@mit.edu
The History of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
In this session we will examine the development of the Tarot from its earliest known history to speculation on its origins. We will also examine the structure of the Tarot and will learn the basic format of the Major and Minor Arcana.
Tue Jan 9, 12-01:30pm, 1-150
The Art of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
In this session, we will look at various artists' interpretations of Tarot by comparing over 30 Tarot decks. We will discuss how different decks contain different expressive images relating to the same central core. We will participate in an activity designed to explore our own connection to the cards in the Tarot.
Tue Jan 16, 12-01:30pm, 1-150
The Mystery of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
In this session we will begin to explore the use of the Tarot as a Fortune Telling device. Examining the classic "Celtic Cross" spread, we will observe a sample reading and then partner to practice reading cards for each other.
Tue Jan 23, 12-01:30pm, 1-150
The Spreading of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz, Members of Tarot@MIT Study Group
We will continue our exploration of Tarot as a fortune telling device by exploring the various spreads in current use. We will continue praticing reading for each other and will try new spreads in our reading.
Wed Jan 31, 12-01:30pm, 1-150
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Women & Co.: The Financial Facts Every Woman Should Know
Yvonne Gittens, plus representatives from Citibank
Thu Jan 18, 12-01:30pm, 10-105, Lunch provided
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2007
Limited to 100 participants.
Single session event
This session will help women and others learn how to take control of their financial future, especially when facing life transitions including marriage, childbirth, handling a new job, retirement, to facing illness, or coping with the death of a spouse. Lunch at noon will be provided at no charge; session starts at 12:30.
Contact: Yvonne Gittens, 11-120, x8-5610, gittens@mit.edu
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